Day 01: Arrive Bhubaneswar.
Morning arrive Bhubaneswar.
Meeting on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station & Transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon visit to Dhauli, the site of the Kalinga War in 261 BC. It was here that the great transformation in Ashok took place and Buddhism was revitalized. To carry the message to the masses, he engraved a set of rock edicts throughout India of which one is at Dhauli and the other at Juagar in Orissa. The edicts in Brahmi Script and Pali language pronounce his reverence to all sects and tolerance to all practices.
Later visit to Raja Rani, Muktshwar and Parsurameshwar Temple, the fine example of the rock carving and sculptures on the temple. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 02: Excursion To Lalitgiri & Ratnagiri
Morning after breakfast, proceed for a visit to the Buddhist sites at Lalitgiri Ratnagiri.
Lalitagiri, is one of the earliest Buddhist complexes, dating back to 1st century AD. The huge brick monastery, the remains of the chaitya hall, a number of votive Stupas and renovated stone stupa at the top of a rugged sandstone hillock Dominated the greenery around.
Ratnagiri , Ratnagiri has a rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities. A large Excavation has unearthed Buddhist shrines, large monasteries, a big stupa and number of Votive stupas. Established way back in 6th Century AD, it appears that the Buddhism was Fostered at this place unhindered , this was an important center for Mahayana from Of Buddhism
Evening return Bhubaneswar for overnight. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 03: Bhubaneswar To Konark, Kuruma, Puri
Morning proceed to Puri en route visiting Sun Temple at Konark, the great sun Temple was built by King Narasimha of Ganga dynasty in the 13th century. Later visit to Kuruma, another place of Buddhist Antiquity. An image of Heruka mounting on Buffalo and a crowned Buddha seated in Bhumisparas Mudra are being worshipped by the local as Yama and Dharma respectively. This village also popularly known as Yama-Dharma. On arrival at Puri chek-in at your Hotel.
Day 04: In Puri
Morning proceed for a visit to the Famous Jaganath Temple, the Temple was built by King chodangana Deva in 12th century A.D. to commemorate the shifting of his capital from South to Central Orissa. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Later visit to Raghurajpur Artisans village, famous for its “Patachitra “ painting. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 05: Puri To Bodh Gaya
Morning at leisure.
Evening Transfer to Puri Railway Station for your overnight Train to Gaya.
Overnight by Train.(Air-conditioned sleeper class)
Day 06: Bodh Gaya
Afternoon Arrive Gaya Railway Station. Meeting on arrival at Gaya Railway Station and proceed to Bodhgaya, one of the sacred places for the Buddhists as well as for the Hindus. Here under the Bodhi Tree, Gautama attained supreme knowledge to become Budhha, Evening visit to Japanese and Thai Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Bodhgaya To Varanasi
Morning sightseeing of Bodhgaya visit the Mahabodi Temple and Niranjana river.
Afternoon proceed for Varanasi - is among the oldest living cities in the world, it is also the holiest a 'Hindu pilgrimages. Thousands come daily to Varanasi to take a ritual dip in the river Ganga, to cleanse their souls of sins and to worship tit its, many temples. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 08: Varanasi To Delhi
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges at dawn when it is full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Thereafter, return to hotel for breakfast.
Later in the morning visit Sarnath Temple - 5 miles out of Varanasi. Sarnath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Sarnath has a fine Museum filled with sculptures found at the site.
Evening Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Meeting on arrival in Delhi & Transfer to your Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 09: Depart Delhi
Morning combined tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat , Humayn’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and India Gate. Late evening transfer to airport for your onward destination.